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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 233.90 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 233.90 and 64.59 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 233.90 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/233.90 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 233.90 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 15,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107.60/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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